UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE CHOICE TO NOT PURSUE A CAREER IN ACCOUNTING AMONG HISPANIC STUDENTS
Author
Gonzalez, Evelyn
Abstract
According to the 2020 census, the Hispanic population makes up 18.5% of the U.S. population, making them the largest minority group in the country. Although the Hispanic population has increased over the years, they only make up a small portion of the accounting profession. A study done by Jessica Santana on "Why Not Accounting? Why Latino Students Say “No Thank You” to the Accounting Profession" found Hispanics feel like they cannot be accountants because of a lack of successful role models in the profession. There have only been a small number of studies conducted on diversity and inclusion in the accounting field. My study explores why this number is low and what causes Hispanic students to not pursue careers in accounting. For this study, we surveyed and interviewed ECU Hispanic students who did not choose to major in accounting. We explore the factors Hispanic students consider when choosing a major and explain why they believe accounting is not for them. Many Hispanic students have also expressed a lack of connections and career guidance support. Through this study, we also identify resources and programs to help Hispanic students enhance their careers in accounting. We hope these findings will help the university’s business program provide support, resources, and coaching to help Hispanic students.
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Date
2023-05-23
Citation:
APA:
Gonzalez, Evelyn.
(May 2023).
UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE CHOICE TO NOT PURSUE A CAREER IN ACCOUNTING AMONG HISPANIC STUDENTS
(Honors Thesis, East Carolina University). Retrieved from the Scholarship.
(http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13065.)
MLA:
Gonzalez, Evelyn.
UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE CHOICE TO NOT PURSUE A CAREER IN ACCOUNTING AMONG HISPANIC STUDENTS.
Honors Thesis. East Carolina University,
May 2023. The Scholarship.
http://hdl.handle.net/10342/13065.
May 15, 2024.
Chicago:
Gonzalez, Evelyn,
“UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE CHOICE TO NOT PURSUE A CAREER IN ACCOUNTING AMONG HISPANIC STUDENTS”
(Honors Thesis., East Carolina University,
May 2023).
AMA:
Gonzalez, Evelyn.
UNDERSTANDING THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE THE CHOICE TO NOT PURSUE A CAREER IN ACCOUNTING AMONG HISPANIC STUDENTS
[Honors Thesis]. Greenville, NC: East Carolina University;
May 2023.
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East Carolina University